Abundant and economical energy is the life blood of modern civilizations. Oil powers almost all machines that move and that makes oil uniquely versatile. Machines powered by oil are ubiquitous. Clearly, we live in the age of oil, but it is drawing to a close.
If oil production remains constant, there is enough to last 42 years. Oil and gas wells produce less as they become depleted which is just one reason production will not stay constant.
There's still plenty of oil in the ground but it's deeper in the ground which raises extraction costs and its lower grade which means it yields less refined products such as gasoline or heating oil. Everyone should realize that oil and gas will become scarce and expensive within the life times of living humans.
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If oil production remains constant, there is enough to last 42 years. Oil and gas wells produce less as they become depleted which is just one reason production will not stay constant.
There's still plenty of oil in the ground but it's deeper in the ground which raises extraction costs and its lower grade which means it yields less refined products such as gasoline or heating oil. Everyone should realize that oil and gas will become scarce and expensive within the life times of living humans.
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The new era of limited and expensive energy will be very difficult for everyone on Earth but it will be even more difficult if it is not anticipated. It is of utmost importance that the public and especially policymakers understand the global energy crisis and the underlying science. Because of our numbers and our technology, we humans greatly influence the ecology of Earth, we have to rely on science to find more alternative ways on producing energy.
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We will be paying much more for not only our gasoline, but also for heating energy and electricity. The cost of food will rise steeply as most of our modern fertilizers are made from petroleum products and food is transported by oil-burning trucks. Plastic items and pharmaceutical medications will also rise as they are also made largely from petroleum products.
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There are several ways on how we substitute producing energy, this is where alternative sources comes in; such as biofuels, solar power, wind power, wave power, geothermal power and tidal power – let us leave this to the experts.
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The only way that we can make a difference is if we make our own contribution in trying to fight this crisis. This includes everyday things that we do; small things can make a huge impact if done collectively. Here are 10 easy but effective ways on how we can be part of a sustainable solution:
1.In most of the modern homes there are heating, and cooling system that consume a lot of energy and if we put a check on the use of these systems energy saving would be significant. In order to have better cooling and heating of your home one should check for the insulation of walls and ducts from which unnecessary heat might escape putting extra strain over the heating and cooling devices. When the thermostat is set down only by one centigrade you can save up to 10% on the monthly utilization. If we save electricity we become part of the solution instead of the problem.
2.For warming up food we can use the microwave instead of a stove because a microwave consumes 50% less energy than regular heating appliances.
3.Many people are also careless with their refrigerators and think that keeping the refrigerator door open doesn't mean wasting energy. However, the truth is that if a refrigerator door is kept open the cooling system of machine needs to use a lot of electricity in order to keep things cool and this certainly adds to extra consumption of energy. The refrigerator door should work like a complete seal and for this its rubber gasket should be in good condition.
4.Turn off all lights when these are not in use. Fluorescent lamps and other types of light bulbs, when left on all day, can spell a big waste of energy – not to mention the fact that it can also spell big unnecessary expenses on your part.
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The only way that we can make a difference is if we make our own contribution in trying to fight this crisis. This includes everyday things that we do; small things can make a huge impact if done collectively. Here are 10 easy but effective ways on how we can be part of a sustainable solution:
1.In most of the modern homes there are heating, and cooling system that consume a lot of energy and if we put a check on the use of these systems energy saving would be significant. In order to have better cooling and heating of your home one should check for the insulation of walls and ducts from which unnecessary heat might escape putting extra strain over the heating and cooling devices. When the thermostat is set down only by one centigrade you can save up to 10% on the monthly utilization. If we save electricity we become part of the solution instead of the problem.
2.For warming up food we can use the microwave instead of a stove because a microwave consumes 50% less energy than regular heating appliances.
3.Many people are also careless with their refrigerators and think that keeping the refrigerator door open doesn't mean wasting energy. However, the truth is that if a refrigerator door is kept open the cooling system of machine needs to use a lot of electricity in order to keep things cool and this certainly adds to extra consumption of energy. The refrigerator door should work like a complete seal and for this its rubber gasket should be in good condition.
4.Turn off all lights when these are not in use. Fluorescent lamps and other types of light bulbs, when left on all day, can spell a big waste of energy – not to mention the fact that it can also spell big unnecessary expenses on your part.
5If you have an air conditioner at home, keep your thermostat meter at a reasonable level. There’s really no need to keep it at a high level if the season’s cold anyway, is there? Also, if you know that you won’t be home for the night or for a few days, you need to make sure that you unplug the air conditioning unit.
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6.Don’t use up too much water when you’re at the bathroom. Advocates of energy saving says that it’s better to take quick showers than to take baths. Also, keep an eye on your faucets at home. At the first sign of a leak, call your handyman right away.
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7.Always turn off any appliance or electronic device off when these are not in use. There’s no point of turning them on if you’re not going to use them anyway or if you just turned them on just for the sake of it.
8.It is also important that you look after your vehicle well with regular maintenance. As well as ensuring that your vehicle is in full working order and therefore as efficient as possible, this also includes making sure that your tyres are not under-inflated and that you are not carrying unnecessary weight by using your boot as a storage area! Both of these are bad for fuel economy. Also remove roof racks as these increase air resistance and fuel consumption.
9.Using your car less by cutting out journeys and car sharing or using public transport will make a big difference. For the journeys you do make, plan ahead to avoid wasting fuel by sitting in congestion or getting lost!
10.How we drive also plays a big part. Higher speeds are less economic with fuel as are braking and accelerating hard and using air conditioning also increases fuel consumption.
We can still do something about the energy crisis; let us not wait for gas tanks to run dry and the lights begin to blink out, because when this happen it only means one thing… it’s too late.
8.It is also important that you look after your vehicle well with regular maintenance. As well as ensuring that your vehicle is in full working order and therefore as efficient as possible, this also includes making sure that your tyres are not under-inflated and that you are not carrying unnecessary weight by using your boot as a storage area! Both of these are bad for fuel economy. Also remove roof racks as these increase air resistance and fuel consumption.
9.Using your car less by cutting out journeys and car sharing or using public transport will make a big difference. For the journeys you do make, plan ahead to avoid wasting fuel by sitting in congestion or getting lost!
10.How we drive also plays a big part. Higher speeds are less economic with fuel as are braking and accelerating hard and using air conditioning also increases fuel consumption.
We can still do something about the energy crisis; let us not wait for gas tanks to run dry and the lights begin to blink out, because when this happen it only means one thing… it’s too late.
1 comment:
Carlo,
Your text centered on the problem only. Remember that your task is to write a problem-solution text. Where is the part on evaluating the current attempts to solve the energy crisis? Your opinion on those attempts? Finally, your proposed solution?
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